Good

Score: 65/100

University of Missouri-Columbia

4-Year Public

📍 Columbia, Missouri 65211

🌐 https://missouri.edu/

Outcomes

85/100

Affordability

49/100

Resources

C+

57/100

Experience

B+

77/100

Prestige

C+

57/100

Quick Stats

31,013

Total Enrollment

76%

Graduation Rate

91%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

77%

Acceptance Rate

$20,006

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of Missouri-Columbia ▼

1% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 403 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

See full rental market data for 65211 →

🏆 Where University of Missouri-Columbia Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other

of 12 schools

Business/Commerce, General

of 100 schools

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

of 81 schools

#12

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

of 100 schools

#19

Information Technology

of 100 schools

#20

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

of 100 schools

#22

Veterinary Medicine

of 33 schools

#29

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

of 100 schools

#30

Journalism

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$13,008	$33,216
Room	$7,715
Board	$3,850
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$32,272	$52,480

Financial Aid

90%

Receive Any Aid

19%

Receive Pell Grants

44%

Take Out Loans

$20,006

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$13,599
$30,001 - $48,000	$13,676
$48,001 - $75,000	$15,707
$75,001 - $110,000	$21,455
$110,001+	$24,637

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 1,343 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 1,026 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 502 grads/yr Journalism 484 grads/yr Psychology, General 352 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 335 grads/yr Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 329 grads/yr Information Technology 315 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 267 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 218 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 188 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 184 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 170 grads/yr Public Health, General 154 grads/yr Economics, General 149 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 148 grads/yr Law 131 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 124 grads/yr Veterinary Medicine 120 grads/yr Medicine 119 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia's top programs commonly pursue.

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary

$84k/yr 14,500 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Construction managers

$107k/yr 550,300 jobs

Facilities managers

$105k/yr 151,400 jobs

Student Demographics

31,013

Total Students

56%

Women

96%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 76%

Hispanic 5%

Black 5%

Asian 3%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 95%

Off-Campus (Renters) 1%

With Family 3%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~403 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 47%

Hybrid (Some Online) 40%

Fully Online 13%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%

25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Columbia?

University of Missouri-Columbia has an acceptance rate of 77%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend University of Missouri-Columbia?

Tuition at University of Missouri-Columbia is $13,008 for in-state students and $33,216 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $20,006.

What is the graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia?

The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is 76%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is University of Missouri-Columbia a good school?

University of Missouri-Columbia has a Repit College Score of 65/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend University of Missouri-Columbia?

University of Missouri-Columbia has a total enrollment of 31,013 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near University of Missouri-Columbia?

Yes! Approximately 1% of students at University of Missouri-Columbia live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 403 students who need rental housing near campus.

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